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Blending Pecentages
Do blenders take water weight into account when blending? If you add a moist tobacco to a drier one then it seems that a "by weight" percent won't be a true measure of the blend. 25% by weight may be a lot less volume wise. Just pondering!!- Nptrucker
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- Forum: Home Blending
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Looking for VA/PERS
I am a relatively new pipe smoker and have discovered I love va/pers. The only one I have is C&D Bayou Mourning which I love. Looking for suggestions on good va/pers that are available in bulk. Don't have the money for Tinned tobacco. Thanks for any sugesstions.- Nptrucker
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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End of Bowl Procedure
As a newer pipe smoker, I have been wondering when to remove the tobacco left at the bottom of the bowl when done smoking. Do I remove it while the pipe is warm, wait till it's cool, or doesn't matter? Am I being anal? EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title - Bob- Nptrucker
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Removing the Stem of a Warm Pipe
I am fairly new to pipe smoking and have seen many comments that one should never remove the stem of a pipe while it is warm(hot) because it can crack or damage the shank. As a long time service tech, I have learned that materials expand slightly when heated. Many times I have used a torch to...- Nptrucker
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions